Glover Appeals as May 24 Hanging Set in Augusta
Augusta May 4 Arthur Glover a detective sentenced to be hanged on May 24 for Maud Deans murder declares he will fight and horse whip those who put him in the noose He recalls shooting a negro and lists prior criminal episodes claiming brain storm and paranoia during his defense The report notes New York interest in Vienna's Male Singing Society arrival and Roosevelt visit plans with a 150 member party plus wives and daughters and 15 correspondents present
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Augusta
Arthur Glover
Maud Dean
Glover
New York
Francia Joseph
Vienna
Roosevelt
Alepart
Washington
Aer Basting
Ehotr
Finitat
Indictment expected against United Railways officials
May 4 in San Francisco the Grand Jury is expected to indict United Railways officials as the Nantes inquiry continues. In France gendarmes surround the Ursuline convent while soldiers batter doors and protestors chant outside the chapel. The Mother Superior protested the action and the priest removed the holy sacrament as sisters withdrew amid the crowd.
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San Francisco
Grand Luey
United Railways
Nantes
France
Weis
Greensboro High School Athletes Ban Tobacco Use
Seventy five boys ages 14 to 16 in Greensboro City High School’s Athletic Association voted unanimously to ban tobacco for all players. The pledge requires abstaining from tobacco during training and while holding any team position, in football, baseball, or other sports. President W. C. Jackson announced the measure at the May 2 meeting.
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Athletic Association
Greensboro High School
Pleasant Garden Country
Chool Boys
Guilford County
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Ath-letic” Association
Athletic] ! Association
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Greens
Kodol Digestive Aid and Baby Remedy Ad
An old newspaper ad extols Kodol for indigestion and Dyspepsia, claiming it digests meals and strengthens the body. It promotes Cacasweet for babies to ease colic and stomach upset, emphasizing safety and printed ingredients. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is also advertised by B. Menzies and C. M. Shuford and W. S. Martin.
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C. M. Shuford
Martin
C. M. Shufard
Warm Greeting For Italian Warships Arrives at Hampton Roads
Italian warships Varese and Etruria reaching Hampton Roads for the Jamesown Exposition are greeted with heavy salutes from American ships at Hampton Roads and Fortress Monroe. The Duke of Arbruzz was welcome with dipping colors from British Austrian and Argentine warship representatives. Norfolk, Va May 4.
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Etruria
Eet
Italy
Hampton Roads
Duke of
Arbruzz
Monroe
Norfolk
Illused Murderer Wks Count 110 of Noble Birth
In San Francisco on May 3 the Examiner identifies the slain desperado at Willows as Count Otto Von Waldstein of Austria a noble scion nephew to the Cardinal and to Prince Wartemburg. He died in a running gun battle with a posse while pursuing the Smith murderer John farcevich. Love led him to exile from Austria six years ago to seek work in America. He fought in the Boer War and came to the United States to work with his hands after leaving his family.
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San Francisco
Otto von Waldstein
Ausia
America
Devoe Paint Ad Claims Savings From Quality
Letter from F W Devoe and Co persuasive note to Frank Langhram of Hickory North Carolina argues a hidden cost in cheaper paints. It cites Professor Irne at Mercersburg Academy and Geo W sown of Union South Carolina illustrating long run savings after switching to Devoe. The writer notes P B Ingold sells the paint and closes with Providence not lowering rent.
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Frank Langhram
Hickory
N. C
Ir*ne
Academy
Mercersburg
Devoe
Geo. W. Sown
Union
8. C
BP Artthur
FW Devoe & Co
F. B. Ingold
Providence
Passenger Train Wreck Injures Twelve Near Raton
A passenger train wreck on Wednesday near Raton injured twelve people. Shrine travelers en route to Los Angeles were among the riders. windows shattered, passengers cut by broken glass amid the chaotic scene.
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Raton
The
Tain
le Angles
Fragmentary notice on infant care product appears
OCR reads like a damaged ad or notices fragment about a child care product. Mentions Hevey Conn Dia Puinelpe and Castoria with unclear context. Likely a small classified or notice fragment referencing a remedy or advertisement for children.
Negro Hanged At Spartanburg For Murder In 1995
Spartanburg May 3 John Shelton colored who killed Alt Briggs, his father in law, in November 1995 was hanged in the jail here today. The execution followed a failed last appeal to Governor Ansel who refused to act. Shelton walked to the gallows with a firm step and declared no remarks. The case drew out Governor Ansel’s decision after a long-distance call from Attorney C P Sims.
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Ansel
Spartanburg
John Shelton
Solored
Alt Briggs
Columbia
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C. P. Sims
Shelton
Building at Standstill Strike Halts Philadelphia Construction
A labor dispute among brick layers, stone masons, and granite cutters in Philadelphia has halted many building operations. About 4,400 workers are affected as the strike continues beyond a week, with up to 20,000 other building trades idle. Wages and hours are not involved. the quarrel centers on setting Hone after granite cutters finish.
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Philadelphia
Snow in the West Sparks Vessel Fire and Escape
A burned schooner named Ar iar Ftyer near Salmon Bay, Seattle, with one cargo of tam er, was destroyed last night. The twelve crew members escaped aboard a boat. Gibson received 12 years in prison and a 3000 dollar fine after offering no defense.
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Seattle
Wash
Fay
Ina
Gibson
New Mills Under Way and Plans in Motion
Loray Cotton Mill resumes operations in Gastonia area and Belmont to build Chronicle No. 2 mill with 10 000 spindles. Belmont, Gastonia and Morganton region notes include convention week at St Marks Church and talks of ex-Governor Aycock as commencement speaker. Also mentions Loray Mill restart, local medical society, and Chamberlain cough remedy advertisement.
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Astonia
Linwood College
Gastonia
Tey
RL. Anderton
Young Women Christian Association
R.A. ¢ Lummus
Richburg
A T. Lindsay
Morganton
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
W.H. Hardin
Rodney R. Swope
Belmont
N.C
Chronicle
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Chronicle Company
Uhether
Gaston
Druttt
Rose
Loray Cotton
Monster
Rilay
Gaston County Medical Society
Mayodan School Closing Sparks Village program
An attractive program closed the village school event in Thursta with County Superintendent Hayes of Reidsville attending and praising the effort. Highlights included a cantata The Golden Gift with scenes of sunbeams and Father Time, an Old Maids Conference, Columbia and Liberty entertaining foreign guests, and a Lantern drill. Mrs Weatherbee, the principal, was thanked for the success.
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Scunele Bam
Columbia
Liberty
Dri
Which Way
A tale from Harper's Weekly recounts a major commanding troops in pursuit of outlaws who reach a village too late. His Irish hostler Pat, intoxicated and unaware of saddle orientation, places the saddle facing the rear causing a comic misdirection. The major demands an explanation upon discovery.
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Ireland
Pat
Jed
Harper's Weekly
Woman's Opportunity and a Miserly Father
A Philadelphia Ledger quip contrasts a Southern gentleman asking about a negro’s health with a comic reply about marital money worries. The tale ends noting a miserly father making an extravagant son, reflecting humor on money and relationships.
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Bedunno
Philadelphia Ledger
Vinol Promoted For Delicate, Overworked Children
An old advertisement touts Vinol as a tonic for puny and tired children and the aged. It claims Vinol strengthens digestion, builds vitality, and improves color, with endorsements from a local druggist and notes of exclusive agency.
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Sicily
Chidren
Leon
Mr. E
Ivinel
Pall River
Scotch Laddies Coming To North Carolina
Raleigh May 4 Secretary Bruner of the state department of agriculture notified that four more Scotch lads sailed from Scotland to locate in North Carolina to be placed by him. Sheriff Johnson of Nash county delivered five prisoners to the penitentiary. One white man N N Hodges to serve one year for embezzlement. The others were negroes with terms from five to fifteen years for attempted criminal assault and murder. Governor Glenn returned from Lexington where he delivered an address at Chop Point to see his grandchild born to Mr and Mrs Chalmers Glenn. The Governor spends three days next week in Hyde delivering educational addresses.
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Raleigh
N.C
Bruner
State Department of Agriculture
Scotland
North Carolina
Johnson
Nash County
N. N. Hodges
Glenn
Lexington
Chalmers Glenn
Hyde
One Cremated Others Were Fatally Burned
A midnight fire at Hopkins Station destroyed Mrs. Frank Telford’s home. Thomas Corning, 27, was burned to death while Mrs. Telford and her daughter Sadie, 13, succumbed to fatal burns.
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Frank Telford
Hopkins Sta Don
Thomas Corning
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Castoria
Loray
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